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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Study of Seasonal Patterns in Vegetation Diversity and Forage Yield DynamicsSema, Jasmal Ahmari Syamsu et al.This study examines the seasonal dynamics of vegetation diversity, forage yield, and nutrient quality in Tarabbi Village, Malili District, East Luwu Regency, conducted from July 2023 to July 2024. Using a survey approach and field measurements, data were collected through the Estimated Actual Weight method and Summed Dominance Ratio (SDR), complemented by Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for analysis. Principal … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 3 · 7 Jul 2025 · 3,288 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEstrous Synchronization Protocols in South African Merino EwesNhlakanipho Sam Zulu, Fhulufhelo Vincent Ramukhithi, Khoboso Christine LehloenyaThe South African Merino breed is the most important sheep breed in South Africa due to its superior wool quality. With an increasing wool demand from China and Europe, the need for wool production in South Africa has risen significantly. To meet this high demand, it is crucial to enhance the reproduction rate of the Merino sheep using assisted reproduction … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 29 Jan 2025 · 7,007 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeasonal Variations in Semen Quality of Pasundan Bulls in their Native Tropical EnvironmentNurul Isnaini, Tri Harsi, Anggit Damaratri Lapoliwa et al.The success of artificial insemination highly depends on the semen quality, in which it may significantly associate with the environmental factor. However, the information regarding the seasonal effects on semen quality of Pasundan bulls is still scarce. This study aimed to examine seasonal variation in semen quality of Pasundan bulls in their native environment. A total of 203 ejaculates produced … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 2 · 27 Apr 2021 · 7,931 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWater Characteristics Assessment, Bioaccumulation and Health Risk Evaluation of Possible Ingestion of Toxic and Essential Metals in Chromidotilapia guntheri Sourced from Ada River, West AfricaTunde Ohiokhioya Thaddeus Imoobe, Eugene Iragboghie Okhakhu, Osikemekha Anthony AnaniThe water ecosystem has been acclaimed to be polluted with various chemicals that may pose possible risks to the biota therein and affect the end consumers who ingest them via the food chain system. This study evaluates the water characteristics, bioaccumulation and non-carcinogenic risk potentials in the ingestion of toxic metals like (Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn and Pb) in Chromidotilapia … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 3 · 18 Mar 2024 · 4,772 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStable Isotope Diet Reconstruction of Feral Horses on the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada, USAMegan K. Nordquist, Todd F. Robinson, Gail H. Collins et al.Feral horse management has become a subject of significant controversy in the United States, resulting in part from opposing views of best management practices and limited empirical data. Feral horse densities increase in response to high reproductive rates and limited horse removal. with this increase, land managers are challenged with accurately quantifying horse diet selection and subsequent impacts on western … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 4 Mar 2024 · 5,390 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Age and Season on in vivo Embryo Production of Friesian Holstein CowsNurul Isnaini, Syafira Aldina Febrianty, Faizal Andri et al.Embryo transfer is one of the leading technologies that is now being applied in an effort to increase the population and productivity of dairy cattle in Indonesia. Several factors may affect embryo production including age and season. In this study, the effects of age and season on in vivo embryo production were evaluated on Friesian Holstein (FH) cows. A total … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 2 Mar 2024 · 5,457 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Selected Low-Risk Insecticides and Rainfall Rate on Bemisia tabaci Population and Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Indonesia Virus Incidence on ChiliAndi Nasruddin, Iftitah Kartika Amaliah, Nurul Arfiani et al.Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Indonesia Virus (PepYLCIV) is a damaging chili disease in Indonesia. Chili growers depend on synthetic insecticides to control the disease by suppressing its vector population, Bemisia tabaci Genn. This study assessed the efficacy of several low-risk insecticides in suppressing the B. tabaci population and PepYLCIV incidence during the dry and rainy seasons. Treatments consisted of different … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 2 · 26 Jan 2024 · 5,826 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeasonal Variations in Semen Parameters of Zulu Rams Preserved at 10°C for 72 H During Breeding and Non-Breeding SeasonJabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Ayanda Maqhashu, Tshimangadzo Lucky NedambaleThe study was conducted to evaluate the seasonal variations in semen parameters of Zulu rams preserved at 10°C for 72 h. The study site was the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Irene, during the breeding season and the non-breeding season. Zulu rams (n = 6, age = 3 years and average weight = 35 kg ±2.29) were used in this study. … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 28 Aug 2020 · 7,302 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeasonal Variation of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Farm Soils of Sreepur Industrial Area of Gazipur, Bangladesh: Pollution Level AssessmentMd. Billal Hossain, Md. Nurul Islam, Mohammad Shamsul Alam, Md. Zakir HossenA study was conducted to measure the seasonal variation of different heavy metal contents in farm soils of Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur district and to assess their pollution level. Industrial affected and non-affected soil samples were collected from 5 locations in three seasons viz. pre-monsoon (April), monsoon (August), and dry season (January), thus a total of 30 soil samples were … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 6 Aug 2020 · 7,408 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWeather Parameters Impact on Daily COVID-19 Transmission in BangladeshMd. Humayun KabirCOVID-19 disease causes millions of human deaths and huge economic losses throughout the world. To limit the disease transmission numerous attempts have been made. Several studies observed associations of weather values on COVID-19 transmission. In the current study, the impacts of weather parameters on daily COVID-19 incidences have been examined in eight different cities in Bangladesh. For this purpose, a … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 30 Dec 2023 · 5,405 accessesView PDF Cite